Multiple hemangiopericytomas of the spleen.

Hosotani, R; Momoi, H; Uchida, H; Okabe, Y; Kudo, M; Todo, A; Ishikawa, T · Am J Gastroenterol · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Splenic tumors are uncommon. Described is a 58-yr-old man with multiple hemangiopericytomas of the spleen. Hemangiopericytoma is categorized as a benign vascular tumor, but has a relatively high malignant potential. A review of the literature shows that the case we present is only the second ever reported of a tumor originating from the spleen. Radiological findings and the treatment of the tumor are discussed.

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